The 10 Best Green Upholstered Furniture Companies

Are you in the market for an eco-friendly sofa or side chair? If so, then you'll want to check out these ten companies leading the way in sustainable furnishings. From their use of FSC-certified wood frames, all-natural materials like wool and organic cotton, and non-toxic, formaldehyde-free stains and finishes, these companies aren't only better for you and the planet, but their sofas are darn stylish to boot.

1Environment Furniture: Said to have "created functional pieces of art that are monuments to sustainable living," the materials used in Environment’s collections are either reclaimed, recycled or repurposed wood and canvas, or new wood from strictly managed certified forests.

2Ekla Home: Ekla home furnishings adhere to strict environmental standards. As members of the Organic Trade Association, Sustainable Furniture Council and Co-Op America and certified by FSC, Oeko-tex, KRAV, SCS Gold, and GREENGUARD, all materials are organic, non-toxic, and fire retardant-free, and pieces are made with low-VOC finishes, reclaimed or FSC-certified wood.

3Q Collection: Q Collection furniture is high-end eco. Their primary goal "is the elimination of toxic chemicals, carcinogens and the leading components of poor indoor air quality," so you won't find any polluting chemicals or wasteful materials in their products; rather, all of their furniture is completely free of the chemicals found in most wood, glues, and finishes, all the dyes used are non-toxic, and all the wood is FSC-certified.

7Cisco Home: Cisco Home began as a continuation of designer Cisco Pinedo's custom furniture business. (He was one of the first designers to create 100% FSC-certified sustainable upholstered furniture.) In 2005, he also created Inside Green at Cisco, which embraces the beauty of construction through the use of natural, pure materials, such as wool batting, hemp, jute, cotton, and FSC Certified and reclaimed hardwoods, creating elegant furniture that is both environmentally friendly and built to last.

9Viesso: All upholstered Viesso products including beds, sofas, and benches are made with natural elements like jute webbing and a cotton seat deck, instead of the usual synthetic counterparts. You can also choose how green your want your sofa, specifying at every step what kind of frame, filling, glue and stains you want used, and all-natural, non-toxic options are available.